Jonathan Adler-inspired Photo Shoot

 

I worked on a Jonathan Adler-inspired photo shoot with some pretty crazy talented folks awhile back.  Kira Grinberg, Cactus + Quail, Carissa Ferreri, The Sweet and Saucy Shop all helped me put together this rad, modern shoot at The Pearl in San Diego.  Utterly Engaged featured it in there latest issue but here are a few of my favs!

{All photos by Kira Grinberg}

Awesome gypsy couple needed!

{via bohemian punk}

I am working with some seriously rad ladies on a crazy project and we need a super in love gypsy-esque couple to be a part of it.  Spend a day on the beach in style with me and this chic chica  and get insanely gorgeous pictures by Katie Neal Photography in return!  If you are interested please email me at info{at}sweetemiliajane{dot}com with your info and a photo of you and your beloved!

SEJ in Wedding Magazine!

This is oh so very exciting! A couple of photos (by Jenna at flutter glass Photography) from our Bohemian Love Shoot were used for the 25th Anniversary Issue of Wedding Magazine. Like actual print. Like you can hold it in your hot little hand. I have no idea if this is available in the states but still! It is part of their 25 tips for a perfect reception and they chose our booze and berries table as well as my name tag (both the name tag and drink stirrer were crafted by Erin) for tip #25! Woohoo!

Utterly Engaged Modern and Organic Photoshoot

I tried but I couldn't get this photoshoot from the latest Utterly Engaged out of my head. It is just supreme perfection in my book. The absolute pairing of my two favorite design aesthetics - modern and organic. Sleek white vessels paired with sunbleached antlers. Smooth, curved black chairs with fluffy throws. Just beyond.

Event Design and Coordination Kate Fujimoto Event Design

Photography by Jack Wittbold & Sarah Yates

The Love Spot and DIY Guest Book

Some more eye candy from the shoot is up on The Sweetest Occasion!

We created a love spot tucked away in the wildflower fields for our beautiful couple.

We created an alternative to the traditional guest book and an easy DIY project to recreate. All the instructions are up on The Sweetest Occasion.

The Style: Emilia Keene-Kendrick of Sweet Emilia Jane & Erin Lepperd of Erin Ever After
The Dress: Courtney Cole of The White Flower – Bridal Boutique
The Photos: flutter glass Photography
The Hairpieces: Lo Boheme
The Models: Brian Block and Anastasiia Russell

Inspired Creations Contest Photo Shoot

I am beyond thrilled to finally be able to share the super secret project I was working on with flutter glass photography, Erin Ever After and The White Flower Boutique. Our entry for the Inspired Creations contest at The Sweetest Occasion and Elizabeth Anne Designs is up and I could not be happier with how everything turned out. We had such an amazing time running through the fields and playing in the woods during this shoot. It definitely felt like a gypsy caravan wedding and our inner bohemians were singing!

We wanted to create a bohemian affair with touches inspired by the state symbols of California. Inspired by the vibrant oranges of the California poppy, we incorporated a mix of bright and bold wild flowers with beautiful coral peonies and snapdragons.

Feathers, like those found on the California Quail, were a big part of the design and used as centerpieces, table setting decor and in the bouquets and boutonnieres.

Erin had the idea for the cocktail table with cute straws and mouthwatering fruit to decorate the blood orange champagne punch. Hand stamped tags with guests' names were placed on each drink stirrer.

To continue the natural vibe, we used various sized bark tubes to house the flowers. The other decor - tables, vases, dinnerware, etc. - all came from our personal collections (the booze and berry table is my kitchen table!).

I found this gorgeous Ikat fabric and made the seat cushions (now pillows on my couch - I love them!) and table runner. I also wrapped the bouquets and boutonnieres in it. I even made our (handsome) groom a bow tie!

Stay tuned! There is even more to come and I will be posting more pics throughout the week.

{via bliss}

This is not just a tablescape but an entire DREAMscape. Every last little touch from Lo Bjurulf is out of a whimsical, dream world.

Amy Osaba

Amy Osaba is a goddess to me. Her work totally pulls at my wild heart strings. I mean just check out the about section on her blog - "We do flowers that are just left of center: organic, free, a bit edgy, a twist on the traditional; a little bit of fun and a whole lot of love." Perfection. This latest table design shot by Heidi at our labor of love just about gave me a heart attack. Sideways snapdragons???